Skil CR5435B-00, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Tool does not start. 1. Battery pack charge is
depleted.
2. Battery pack is not installed
properly.
3. Burned out switch.
1. Charge the battery pack.
2. Confirm that the battery
pack is properly attached
to the tool.
3. Have the switch replaced
by an Authorized SKIL
Service Center or Service
Station.
Blade does not come up
to speed.
1. Low battery charge. 1. Recharge the battery pack
or use fully charged pack.
Excessive vibration. 1. Blade out of balance.
2. Workpiece not clamped or
supported properly.
1. Discard blade and use a
different blade.
2. Clamp or support
workpiece properly
according to this manual.
The blade does not follow
a straight line.
1. Blade teeth are dull.
2. Foot is out of line or bent.
3. Blade is bent.
1. Change to a new blade.
2. Have the tool repaired by
an Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
3. Change to a new blade.
Cut binds, burns, stalls
motor when ripping.
1. Dull blade with improper tooth
set.
2. Blade binds.
3. Improper workpiece support.
1. Discard blade and use a
different blade.
2. Reassemble the blade
and tighten the washers
according to this manual.
3. Clamp or support
workpiece properly
according to this manual.
Saw is running but does
not cut workpiece.
1. Blade slipping. 1. Reassemble the blade
and tighten the washers
according to this manual.